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The Ultimate LA Family Guide
Copyright © 2006-2012 The Teachtopia Network
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Event Date |
Event Description |
Time |
Location |
Price |
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July 1-Aug. 19, Tuesday and Wednesdays only |
Free Family Film Festival: see the website for specific shows on specific days |
10 am |
Various Regal Cinemas locations including: 4767 Commons Way, Calabasas |
Free |
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Aug. 1-2 |
Cajun chefs, a giant food court, magicians and storytellers, jumpers, a dance floor, and live music. |
Sat: 12 pm-12 am, Sun.: 12 pm-11 pm |
Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Drive Long Beach |
Adults: $15, Children under 13: Free |
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Aug. 1-9 |
Animals, live music, carnival rides, lots of food |
Wed.-Fri.: 12 pm-12 am; Sat.-Sun. 10 am-12 am
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Orange County Fair & Exposition Center 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa |
Adults: $10, Children (ages 6-12): $5, Children (under 6): free; Parking $5 |
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Aug. 1 |
Bring chairs and blankets |
Sunset |
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach |
Free |
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Aug. 1-Dec 31 |
Come see your favorite stars as wax figures. |
Daily 10 am-8 pm; Memorial Day-Labor Day: 10 am-10 pm
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6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood |
$18-25 Click here for a Tussaud’s Hollywood coupon to save $5 per ticket. |
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Aug. 1 |
Sunset |
Malibu Bluffs Park 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu |
Free | |
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Aug. 1 |
Pre-show activities start at 7 pm, Movie starts at sunset |
Warner Park, Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Califa, Woodland Hills |
Free; parking in the lot is $8 | |
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Aug. 1 |
Each adventure consists of exploring a new park of the garden’s grounds with a guide |
10 am- 12 pm |
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 310 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia |
Free with paid admission |
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Aug. 2 |
3-4:30 pm |
Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood |
Free | |
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Aug. 2 |
6-8 pm |
La Canada Memorial Park, Foothill Blvd. & La Cañada Blvd., La Canada Flintridge |
Free | |
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Aug. 4 |
The California Art Club in Pasadena joins with Kidspace to present an evening exhibition of works from professional artists and Kidspace guests. The plein air (meaning "in open air") paintings reflect natural surroundings and landscapes and will be featured starting at 5:30pm. |
4-8 pm |
Kidspace Children’s Musuem 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena |
Free |
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Aug. 8 |
Free Concert at Paraiso Ampitheatre Playback performs hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s |
6-9 pm |
Paraiso Town Center 350 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park |
Free |
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Aug. 8 |
A journey to the Chinese Landscape |
Crafts: 9 am; Show: $10 am |
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East Los Angeles |
Adults: $5, Children: Free, Parking: $1 |
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Aug. 5-16 |
Concerts, nightly fireaorks, parade, rides, agricultural exhibits |
Varies |
Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura |
Adults: $9, Children (ages 6-12): $6, Children (5 and under): Free |
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Aug. 9 |
Folktales and games |
12 pm and 2 pm |
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles |
Free with paid admission |
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Aug. 9 |
24th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts Art workshops, music and dance performances, face painting and costumed characters |
12 pm-4:30 pm |
Paramount Pictures Studio, 5555 Melrose Ave. in Hollywood. |
Free |
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Aug. 9 |
Kids choose either goat's milk or olive oil soap and use special colors and scents to personalize a handcrafted bar of soap. Decorate a gift bag as well. Fee is $6 per child; three sessions available. Pre-registration is recommended. |
11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm |
Kidspace Children’s Musuem 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena |
Admission plus $6. Admission is $10/person. |
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Aug. 12-Sept. 6 |
Touring production of a Broadway musical following the life of Elle Woods. Must be at least 5 years old to see the show. |
Tues., Wed. Thurs. And Fri.: 8 pm; Sat.:2 pm and 8 pm; Sun.: 1 pm and 6:30 pm |
Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood |
$23-95 Save $20 per ticket (Tues.-Thurs. shows only) with this Legally Blonde in Los Angeles Special Offer |
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Aug. 15 |
Summer Courtyard Kids Festival: Kaeru's Carnival. Whimsical arts and crafts, workshops, origami, music, and magic. |
11 am |
Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First St., Los Angeles |
Free |
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Aug. 15 |
Eco-friendly live music featuring performances by musicians dedicated to restoring music education in American public schools. |
11 am-9 pm |
Malibu Bluffs Park 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu |
Free |
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Aug. 15 |
4 and 5 pm |
The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles |
Free, $15 for parking | |
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Aug. 16 |
The Mitchell Long Group features Afro-Brazilian arrangements with Mitchell singing in Portuguese at the Under The Oaks Theater. |
5:30-7 pm |
Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge |
Free |
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Aug. 16 |
Walk Like a Man plays for families in the park.
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6-10:30 pm |
Chumash Park 5550 Medea Valley Dr., Agoura Hills |
Free |
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Aug. 22 |
Families can come and create fun drawings with prizes awarded at the end of the competition. The festival also includes a rock concert. |
12-8 pm |
Redondo Beach Pier Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach |
Free |
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Aug. 22 |
Vintage car show and 4-block street festival. Live music and food. |
3-9 pm |
Magnolia Park 2500-4500 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank |
Free |
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Aug. 22 |
Pre-show activities start at 7 pm, Movie starts at sunset |
Warner Park, Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Califa, Woodland Hills |
Free; parking in the lot is $8 | |
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Aug. 23 |
Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang Come to hear this local, popular group for families. |
11 am |
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N.Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga |
$8 |
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Aug. 23 |
Free Balinese shadow play and music concert for families. |
1:30-3:30 pm |
McGroarty Arts Center 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga |
Free |
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Aug. 29 |
Big!World!Fun! Hawaiian Breezes Hula Halau Ka Lehua Uluwehi I Ka Lani will demonstrate the graceful, expressive elements of hula. |
Crafts: 9 am; Show: $10 am |
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East Los Angeles |
Adults: $5, Children: Free, Parking: $1 |
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Aug. 30 |
Jazz and swing music in the park. |
12 pm |
Veterans Memorial Park 4117 Overland Blvd., Culver City |
Free |
August 2009 Event Calendar for Families in Los Angeles